CROSS country runner George Hooper has earned himself a place in the Cornwall team which will compete in the South West England championships later this month.

George, who is in Year 10 at Sir James Smith's Community School in Camelford, gained his place in the team after finishing eighth in the Cornwall championships in Truro.

The regional cross country race will take place in Bournemouth.

Also competing in Truro for Sir Jim's, and finishing the tough course, was a trio of brave Year 7 girls — Nicole Farrell, Nicola Champion and Caitlin Cox.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.